2018 Delaware Voter Guide General Election November 6, 2018

2018 Delaware Voter Guide General Election

November 6, 2018

2018 Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide – Table of Contents

Candidate Survey Questions and Summary of Candidate Responses …………... 1

Candidate Profiles – Table of Contents ……………………………………………….... 7

Candidate Profiles (Responses to survey questions, cannabis voting history of incumbent candidates, public comments, candidate contact information)

a. 150th General Assembly – State Senate ………………………………... 12

b. 150th General Assembly – House of Representatives ……………….. 30

The Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide

We delivered a five question survey on cannabis policy to Delaware General Assembly candidates on July 20, 2018. The Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide is comprised of candidate responses, along with the cannabis bill voting history of incumbents. The key below includes the survey questioins, available responses, and a key for interpreting the survey summary. We’ve graded candidates (A+ to F) based on incumbent voting history on cannabis bills, sponsorship and opposition of prior cannabis bills, survey responses, and public comments by the candidate.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current Question 1 criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support Yes, I would be No, I do not this and would willing to No, I do not support this and vote ‘Yes’ on a I am undecided sponsor a bill to support this; would vote bill to end and would like Response end prohibition however I am against a bill to prohibition and more and create a open to research create a create a information. regulated and information. regulated regulated market. market. market.

S Y U O N

Question 2 Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

No, I do not Yes, I would be Yes, I support No, do not I am undecided support this and willing to this and would support this; and would like would vote Response sponsor a bill to vote ‘Yes’ on a however I am more against a bill to allow for home bill to allow for open to research information. allow for home cultivation. home cultivation and information. cultivation.

S Y U O N

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other Question 3 criminal organizations.

Neither Agree Strongly Response Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree

SA A N D SD

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement Question 4 mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Neither Agree Strongly Response Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree

SA A N D SD

Question 5 Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Neither Agree Strongly Response Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree

SA A N D SD

Senate

District Candidate Grade Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5

2 Darius Brown A S S A A A

3 Elizabeth Lockman A S Y A SA A

4 Gregory Lavelle C- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

4 Laura Sturgeon A- Y Y A A N

6 Ernesto Lopez D+ The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

6 David Baker C U O A A N

10 Stephanie Hansen B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

10 Christine Metzing I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

11 Bryan Townsend A S U SA SA SA

11 Daniel Kapitanic I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

16 Colin Bonini B- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

16 Louisa Phillips B Y U A SA A

17 Trey Parade A S U SA SA SA

17 Justin King F N N D D SD

18 David Wilson D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

18 James Purcell B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

21 Bryant Richardson F The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

21 Robert Wheatley F The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

House of Representatives

District Candidate Grade Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5

1 Nnamdi Chuwuocha B+ S U SA SA A

2 Stephanie Bolden D+ U O N D D

3 Sherry Dorsey Walker B- Y O A A A

4 Gerald Brady A- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

5 Kendra Johnson B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

6 Debra Heffernan A+ S S SA SA SA

6 Jeffrey Olmstead I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

7 Scott Gesty A S S SA A SA

7 Raymond Siegfried B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

7 Eric Braunstein I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

8 Quinn Johnson A The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

8 Daniel Zitofsky I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

8 Cody McNutt I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

9 Kevin Hensley D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

9 Monique Johns B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

10 Sean Matthews A- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

10 Erin Wienner D The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

11 Jeffrey Spiegelman B+ The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

11 Paul Thornburg I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

3 12 Deborah Hudson D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

12 Krista Griffith B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

13 John Mitchell A- Y U A A N

14 Pete Schwartzkopf C- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

14 James DeMartino F N N SD SD SD

15 Valerie Longhurst A- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

15 Amy Merlino I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

16 Franklin Cooke C- U O N N N

16 Albert Ament D O O N D N

17 Melissa Minor-Brown B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

18 David Bentz A- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

19 Kim Williams A- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

19 James Startzman I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

20 Stephen Smyk D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

20 Jack Bucchioni A- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

20 Rob Smouse B The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

21 Mike Ramone C U U A A A

21 Stephanie Barry A- Y Y A A A

22 Guillermina Gonzalez A S S SA SA A

22 Michael Smith D The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

23 Paul Baumbach A- S O A A A

24 Ed Osienski A S Y A SA SA

24 William Dilks C+ The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

4 25 John Kowalko A- S U SA SA SA

25 Bryan Rash C- U U N N N

26 John Viola A S Y A SA SA

26 Justin Cruice I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

27 Earl Jaques D+ The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

27 William Hinds A S S SA SA SA

28 William Carson D+ The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

28 Charlotte Middleton I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

29 William Bush I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

29 Robin Hayes I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

30 Charles Groce D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

30 Shannon Morris I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

31 Sean Lynn A+ S S SA SA SA

31 David Anderson B+ S U SA SA SA

32 Andria Bennett A- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

32 Cheryl Precourt D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

33 Charles Postles F The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

33 Todd Webb I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

34 Lyndon Yearick D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

34 Adewunmi Kuforiji C+ The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

34 Will McVay A S S SA SA SA

35 Jesse Vanderwende I The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

36 Donald Allan A S S SA SA SA

5 36 Bryan Shupe C The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

37 Ruth Briggs King D- O N D SD D

38 Ronald Gray D The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

38 Meghan Kelly D The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

39 Daniel Short F The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

40 Timothy Dukes F The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

41 Richard Collins D- The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

41 Bradley Connor D- O O D D D

6 150th General Assembly –Senate

DISTRICT AREA CANDIDATE PAGE

2 Wilmington Darius Brown 12

3 Wilmington Elizabeth Lockman 13

4 Greenville, Centerville Gregory Lavelle 14

4 Greenville, Centerville Laura Sturgeon 15

6 Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Ernesto Lopez 16

6 Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth David Baker 17

10 Middletown, Glasgow Stephanie Hansen 18

10 Middletown, Glasgow Christine Metzing 19

11 Brookside Bryan Townsend 20

11 Brookside Daniel Kapitanic 21

16 South Dover, Magnolia Colin Bonini 22

16 South Dover, Magnolia Louisa Phillips 23

17 Dover, Camden Trey Paradee 24

17 Dover, Camden Justin King 25

18 Milford, Ellendale David Wilson 26

18 Milford, Ellendale James Purcell 27

21 Seaford, Laurel, Delmar Bryant Richardson 28

21 Seaford, Laurel, Delmar Robert Wheatley 29

7 150th General Assembly –House of Representatives

DISTRICT AREA CANDIDATE PAGE

1 Wilmington Nnamdi Chuwuocha 30

2 Wilmington Stephanie Bolden 31

3 Wilmington Sherry Dorsey Walker 32

4 Wilmington Gerald Brady 33

5 Bear, Newark Kendra Johnson 34

6 Bellfonte, Edgemoor Debra Heffernan 35

6 Bellfonte, Edgemoor Jeffrey Olmstead 36

7 Arden, Claymont Scott Gesty 37

7 Arden, Claymont Raymond Siegfried 38

7 Arden, Claymont Eric Braunstein 39

8 Middletown Quinn Johnson 40

8 Middletown Daniel Zitofsky 41

8 Middletown Cody McNutt 42

9 Odessa, Port Penn Kevin Hensley 43

9 Odessa, Port Penn Monique Johns 44

10 Talleyvile Sean Matthews 45

10 Talleyvile Erin Weinner 46

11 Townsend, Clayton Jeffrey Spiegelman 47

11 Townsend, Clayton Paul Thornburg 48

12 Hockessin, Greenville Deborah Hudson 49

12 Hockessin, Greenville Krista Griffith 50

13 Newport John Mitchell 51

8 14 Rehoboth, Dewey Pete Schwartzkopf 52

14 Rehoboth, Dewey James DeMartino 53

15 Delaware City, New Castle Valerie Longhurst 54

15 Delaware City, New Castle Amy Merlino 55

16 Wilmington Franklin Cooke 56

16 Wilmington Albert Ament 57

17 New Castle Melissa Minor-Brown 58

18 Christiana, Bear David Bentz 59

19 Newport Kim Williams 60

19 Newport James Startzman 61

20 Milton, Lewes Stephen Smyk 62

20 Milton, Lewes Jack Bucchioni 63

20 Milton, Lewes Rob Smouse 64

21 Pike Creek Valley Mike Ramone 65

21 Pike Creek Valley Stephanie Barry 66

22 Hockessin Guillermina Gonzalez 67

22 Hockessin Michael Smith 68

23 Newark Paul Baumbach 69

24 Newark Ed Osienski 70

24 Newark William Dilks 71

25 Newark John Kowalko 72

25 Newark Bryan Rash 73

26 Newark John Viola 74

26 Newark Justin Cruice 75

9 27 Glasgow Earl Jaques 76

27 Glasgow William Hinds 77

28 Smyrna William Carson 78

28 Smyrna Charlotte Middleton 79

29 Dover, Cheswold William Bush 80

29 Dover, Cheswold Robin Hayes 81

30 Felton, Harrington Charles Groce 82

30 Felton, Harrington Shannon Morris 83

31 Dover Sean Lynn 84

31 Dover David Anderson 85

32 Dover Andria Bennett 86

32 Dover Cheryl Precourt 87

33 Milford, Frederica Charles Postles 88

33 Milford, Frederica Todd Webb 89

34 Dover, Camden Lyndon Yearick 90

34 Dover, Camden Will McVay 91

34 Dover, Camden Adewunmi Kuforiji 92

35 Bridgeville, Greenwood Jesse Vanderwende 93

36 Milford Donald Allan 94

36 Milford Bryan Shupe 95

37 Georgetown, Long Neck Ruth Briggs-King 96

38 Bethany, Fenwick Island Ronald Gray 97

38 Bethany, Fenwick Island Meghan Kelly 98

39 Seaford Daniel Short 99

10 40 Laurel, Delmar Timothy Dukes 100

41 Millsboro, Dagsboro Richard Collins 101

41 Millsboro, Dagsboro Bradley Connor 102

11 Darius Brown (D) District 2 – Wilmington

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home www.dariusbrown.com cultivation. [email protected] ______

PO Box 246 Wilmington, DE 19899 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars

from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree ______

Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

Agree

______Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

12 Elizabeth Lockman (D) District 3 – Wilmington

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for http://lockmanforsenate.org/ home cultivation. [email protected] ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We

Card’ programs

Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

13 District 4 – Greenville, Gregory F. Lavelle (R) Centerville, Hockessin

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No offenses for which a person may be eligible for 6/23/16 probation before judgment www.greglavelle.com “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a [email protected] Absent 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical [email protected] Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be 411 Legislative Avenue the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Dover, DE 19901 Yes Phone: (302) 744-4048 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of Fax: (302) 739-5049 debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Outside Office Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Phone: (302) 577-8714 HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes Phone: (302) 478-6128 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey. DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

14 District 4 – Greenville, Laura Sturgeon (D) Centerville, Hockessin

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for

home cultivation. http://sturgeon4statesenate.com/ [email protected] The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars 414 Foulkstone Road Wilmington, DE 19803 from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Agree ______

Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by Will VOTE YES on cannabis implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We legalization legislation Card’ programs.

Agree ______

Will VOTE YES on home Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and cultivation legislation tobacco.

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

15 District 6 – Milton, Lewes, Ernesto B. Lopez (R) Rehoboth Beach

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for [email protected] probation before judgment “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or 411 Legislative Avenue HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Dover, DE 19901 Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Phone: (302) 744-4136 Fax: (302) 739-5049 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be Alternate Phone: (302) 598-7669 the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

16 District 6 – Milton, Lewes, David Baker (D) Rehoboth Beach

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

I am undecided and would like more information. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and

information. https://www.votedavebaker.com [email protected]

PO Box 262 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars Milton, DE 19968 from gangs and other criminal organizations. Phone: (302) 664-2600

Agree ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by

UNDECIDED on cannabis implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We legalization legislation Card’ programs

Agree ______

DOES NOT SUPPORT home Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and cultivation legislation, but open tobacco. to research and information

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

17 District 10 – Middletown, Stephanie Hansen (D) Glasgow

Cannabis Voting History

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

http://hansenforsenate.org

[email protected] Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

[email protected] Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in

Delaware? 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4138  The candidate chose not to mark a box

Explanation: “The legalization of marijuana is an issue with avid supporters who cite the benefits and well as detractors who cite the harm that may result. I am actively listening to the constituents in my district and have been polling on this issue since I have been in office. To date, my district is heavily in favor of legalizing marijuana

for recreational use. I will continue to poll my district on this issue Has not taken a position on and I will vote the will of my district at such time as the vote is before the Senate.” cannabis legalization

https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp

18 District 10 – Middletown, Christine Metzing (R) Glasgow

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

www.metzingfordelaware.com/

DID NOT RESPOND TO

CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

19 Bryan Townsend (D) District 11 – Brookside

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis Yes 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for www.bryantownsend.org probation before judgment “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or [email protected] HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical [email protected] Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be 411 Legislative Avenue the physician who signs the written certification in Dover, DE 19901 SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes Phone: (302) 744-4165 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of Alt. Phone: (302) 709-1516 debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Outside Office Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Carvel State Office Building HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the 820 N. French St. Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition Wilmington, DE 19801 considered as that allowed for adults. Phone: (302) 577-5316 Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market.

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

Strongly Agree UNDECIDED on home Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. cultivation legislation Strongly Agree

20 Daniel Kapitanic (R) District 11 – Brookside

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Phone: (302) 753-3520

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

21 District 16 – South Dover, Colin R.J. Bonini (R) Magnolia, Frederica

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for No 5/11/11 patients with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and [email protected] Yes 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Avenue probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or Phone: (302) 744-4169 HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Fax: (302) 739-5049 Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Outside Office Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be Phone: (302) 698-0960 the physician who signs the written certification in Fax: (302) 698-3688 SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Absent 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes SPONSORED HB 110 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey. DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

22 District 16 – South Dover, Louisa Phillips (D) Magnolia, Frederica

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of

www.phillipsforsenate16.com their home?

I am undecided and would like more information. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation Agree ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by

implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Card’ programs.

Strongly Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

23 District 17 – Dover, Camden, Trey Paradee (D) Wyoming

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis Yes 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment http://electparadee.com “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or [email protected] HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical [email protected] Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in 411 Legislative Avenue SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Dover, DE 19901 Yes 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to Phone: 302-744-4351 be eligible for medical cannabis. Fax: 302-739-2313 302-382-2727 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a Will SPONSOR cannabis regulated market. legalization legislation Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree

Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by implementing UNDECIDED on home enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. cultivation legislation Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Strongly Agree

24 District 17 – Dover, Camden, Justin King (R) Wyoming

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

www.justinkingde.org No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to allow [email protected] for home cultivation. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will VOTE NO on cannabis legalization legislation Disagree

______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We

Will VOTE NO on home Card’ programs cultivation legislation

Disagree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Disagree

25 District 18 – Milford, Ellendale, David L. Wilson (R) Greenwood

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for No 5/11/11 patients with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce).

“Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and www.repdavewilson.com HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for [email protected] probation before judgment

[email protected] “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical 411 Legislative Avenue 6/30/16 Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4150 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be Fax: (302) 739-2773 the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes Outside Office 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of Phone: (302) 422-9270 debilitating conditions which a person can have to Fax: (302) 422-0462 be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110)

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

26 District 18 – Milford, Ellendale, James Purcell (D) Greenwood

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

Explanation: “We have already come a long way to making it legal in Delaware. The medical marijuana law and the decriminalization of www.citizensforpurcell.com marijuana has paved the way for us to make it legal. I believe in

taking methodical steps to make it legal and use the tax of it to help support substance abuse and mental health services in our state.”

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SUPPORTS cannabis legalization

27 District 21 – Seaford, Bryant L. Richardson (R) Laurel, Delmar

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis No 6/18/15 (less than one ounce). “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/2/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/9/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No 6/23/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a www.richardsonsenate.com Absent 6/30/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical [email protected] Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be 411 Legislative Avenue the physician who signs the written certification in Dover, DE 19901 SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes Phone: (302) 744-4298 5/18/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to Outside Office be eligible for medical cannabis. 302-629-7513 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical 302-245-0109 HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

OPPOSED to cannabis Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in legalization Delaware?

 Oppose

Explanation: “I do not support the legalization of non-medical marijuana use. Our state is already suffering from a drug abuse problem. Problems with increased traffic fatalities and intoxicated drivers are just two of the many problems legalization will bring.”

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28 District 21 – Seaford, Laurel, Robert Wheatley (D) Delmar

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Oppose

Explanation: “In spite of the fact that 46 states have cannabis laws for medical use, it is still illegal for any reason under federal law.

While I support the use of cannabis for medical reasons, I believe we www.wheatleyforsenate.com need the federal government to act before we pursue the issue of non-medical personal use of marijuana any further. The current [email protected] situation is already causing serious issues for the banking industry which is highly regulated by both the federal and state governments. Phone: (302) 841-9320 Legal and regulatory issues aside, we need to know more about the unintended consequences of legal non-medical use of marijuana before we act. Also, it is often thought of as a “gateway drug” to more damaging and addictive substances. For these reasons, I am opposed to legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware.”

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29 Nnamdi Chukquocha (D) District 1 – Wilmington

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

www.nnamdi-de.com

[email protected] I am undecided and would like more information. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will SPONSOR cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’

programs. UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree

______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

30 Stephanie T. Bolden (D) District 2 – Wilmington

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients with Yes 5/5/11 specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for www.STBolden.org probation before judgment [email protected] HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 411 Legislative Avenue the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: (302) 744-4351 SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support Fax: (302-739-2313 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes Home Phone: (302)-428-1269 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

DID NOT VOTE for cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No Vote legalization legislation in 2018 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. (HB 110) Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? I am undecided and would like more information. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and UNDECIDED on cannabis information. legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Neither Agree Nor Disagree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Disagree DOES NOT SUPPORT home Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. cultivation legislation, but open Disagree to research and information

31 Sherry Dorsey Walker (D) District 3 – Wilmington

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their www.dorseywalkerfordelaware.com home?

[email protected] No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and Phone: (302) 777-3712 information. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will VOTE YES on cannabis Agree legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open Agree to research and information ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

32 Gerald L. Brady (D) District 4 – Wilmington

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients with Yes 5/5/11 specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

411 Legislative Avenue HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if Dover, DE 19901 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes Phone: (302) 744-4351 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Carvel State Office Building physician who signs the written certification in support 820 N. French St. SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes Wilmington, DE 19801 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which Phone: (302) 577-8476 a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis.

Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes VOTED YES on cannabis 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110)

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

33 Kendra Johnson (D) District 5 – Bear, Newark

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? https://kendrafordelaware.com/  Support [email protected]

Explanation: “I support legalizing marijuana. However, I know that in Phone: (302) 257-0199 supporting such a shift, there must be a shift in so many other institutions to make this work and to ensure that citizens are not negatively impacted by its legalization. The safety of our residents is the highest priority. I view the legalization of marijuana as a possible new funding stream that could help the economy. Additionally, the legalization of marijuana should be accompanied by a reevaluation of our criminal justice system.”

SUPPORTS cannabis https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp legalization

34 District 6 – Bellfonte, Claymont, Debra J. Heffernan (D) Edgemoor

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one Yes 6/2/15 ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical Yes 6/16/16 cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment http://debraheffernan.com/ HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Yes 7/1/16 Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 411 Legislative Avenue 6/30/17 Dover, DE 19901 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which Phone: 302-744-4351 a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Outside Office HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same Yes Carvel State Office Building 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as 820 N. French St. that allowed for adults. Wilmington, DE 19801 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating Work: 302-577-8476 Yes Home: 302-762-3478 6/28/18 a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Will SPONSOR cannabis Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree

35 District 6 – Bellfonte, Jeffrey Olmstead (R) Claymont, Edgemoor

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

36 Scott Gesty (L) District 7 – Arden, Claymont

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

http://gesty4congress.org/ Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation. 1609 Windybush Rd Wilmington DE, 19810 ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Strongly Agree

Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation

Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Will SPONSOR home Agree cultivation legislation ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

37 District 7 – Arden, Raymond Siegfried (D) Claymont

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

Explanation: “I support, in concept legalizing marijuana for nonmedical personal use. We can learn from Colorado and other states who have

already legalized marijuana how best to legislate this to avoid the

problems that they went through. A Pew Research Center survey https://www.rayseigfried.com/ indicated that 61% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana.

Other recent reports show that marijuana does not contribute to

medical diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or pulmonary disease.”

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SUPPORTS cannabis legalization

38 District 7 – Arden, Eric Braunstein (R) Claymont

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

https://ericbraunstein.com/

[email protected]

PO Box 698 Claymont, DE 19703 Phone: (302) 981-0399

DID NOT RESPOND TO

CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

39 S. Quinton Johnson (D) District 8 – Middletown

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 www.quinnjohnson.org the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the [email protected] physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and [email protected] Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical 411 Legislative Avenue cannabis. Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4351 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Fax: (302) 739-2313 Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition Outside Office considered as that allowed for adults. Carvel State Office Building HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and 820 N. French St. Yes creating a regulated market for cannabis. Wilmington, DE 19801 6/28/18 Phone: (302) 577-8476 Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?  Support Explanation: “I use alcohol and tobacco as an example. No matter what we have done in the past to prohibit alcohol or to limit tobacco use, people still use these substances. Because we have made them legal, we now tax alcohol and VOTED YES on cannabis tobacco and use the revenue generated to help people as well as fund the legalization legislation in 2018 resources to monitor their use as well as handle their misuse. The efforts to (HB 110) keep marijuana out of the hands of people has not been successful. While I am not condoning it's use, it is my thought that if we are able to legalize it and tax it, we will now have revenue from it that could be used in a positive way. Right now, no income is generated from the current use of marijuana and millions of dollars are being spent to combat it. Medical research is continuing to show a variety of benefits from the use of marijuana. I do understand the apprehension in legalizing marijuana. That same apprehension existed around alcohol.” https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp

40 Daniel Zitofsky (R) District 8 – Middletown

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

www.zitofskyforrepresentative.co m [email protected] m

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO

CANDIDATE SURVEY

41 Cody McNutt (L) District 8 – Middletown

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

https://www.facebook.com/codyr mcnutt/

(302) 379-5713

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO

CANDIDATE SURVEY

42 Kevin S. Hensley (R) District 9 – MOT/ Port Penn

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for www.hensleyforthehouse.com probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the 411 Legislative Avenue physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Dover, DE 19901 Yes Phone (302) 744-4171 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions Fax (302)739-2773 which a person can have to be eligible for medical Alt Phone: (302)449-2510 cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Outside Office HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes Carvel State Office Building 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition 820 N. French St. considered as that allowed for adults. Wilmington, DE 19801 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Phone (302)577-8723 No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey. VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110)

43 Monique Johns (D) District 9 – MOT/ Port Penn

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

http://www.moniquejohns.com/ Explanation: “Legalization of marijuana is the only available revenue to fund our sustainable future and dig our way out of the environmental [email protected] hole we are in as well as move toward public campaign financing.”

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SUPPORTS cannabis legalization

44 Sean Matthews (D) District 10 – Talleyville

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

Outside Office Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Carvel State Office Building physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and 820 N. French St. Yes Wilmington, DE 19801 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions Phone: (302) 577-8476 which a person can have to be eligible for medical 302-331-1020 cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. VOTED YES on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110) The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

Explanation: “We regulate alcohol and tobacco to help deal with some of their negative side effects. It would be safer for Delaware's citizens and better Delaware's budget if marijuana were brought out of the shadows and thoroughly regulated by the State.”

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45 Erin Wienner (R) District 10 – Talleyville

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 The candidate chose not to mark a box

Explanation: “We need to study the effects of legalizing marijuana in those states that have already adopted that policy. It is too early to

determine the long term effects of this policy.” [email protected]

https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp

OPPOSED to cannabis

legalization

46 District 11 – Townsend, Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (R) Clayton, Hartly

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for www.jeffspiegelman.com probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if www.jeffderepresentative.com related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act [email protected] Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support 411 Legislative Avenue SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Dover, DE 19901 Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions Phone: (302) 744-4171 which a person can have to be eligible for medical Alt Phone: (302) 399-7728 cannabis.

Outside Office Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Carvel State Office Building Yes 820 N. French St. 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition Wilmington, DE 19801 considered as that allowed for adults. Phone: (302) 577-8723 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

VOTED YES on cannabis The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey. legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110)

47 District 11 – Townsend, Paul Thornburg (D) Clayton, Hartly

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

https://www.facebook.com/paul.th ornburg.56

DID NOT RESPOND TO

CANDIDATE SURVEY

DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY

48 District 12 – Hockessin, Deborah Hudson (R) Greenville, Centerville

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients No 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and www.repdeborahhudson.com HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for [email protected] probation before judgment

411 Legislative Avenue HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if Dover, DE 19901 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 Phone: (302) 744-4171 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Outside Office physician who signs the written certification in support Carvel State Office Building SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and No Vote 820 N. French St. 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions Wilmington, DE 19801 which a person can have to be eligible for medical Phone: (302) 577-8723 cannabis. Fax: (302) 577-6396 Phone: (302) 651-9571 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Fax: (302) 778-2202 Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110) The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

49 District 12 – Hockessin, Krista Griffith (D) Greenville, Centerville

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

Explanation: “I support legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal

use for individuals age 21 and older. I am very interested in making

sure that any passage of marijuana legalization also contains an

oversight committee that specifically deals with the safe operation of businesses, public safety and the impact on public health.”

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SUPPORTS cannabis legalization

50 John L. Mitchell, Jr. (D) District 13 – Newport

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment [email protected] “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, HB 400 if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition Yes 411 Legislative Avenue 7/1/16 in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4351 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Fax: (302) 739-2313 physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes Outside Office 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating Carvel State Office Building conditions which a person can have to be eligible for 820 N. French St. medical cannabis. Wilmington, DE 19801 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Phone: (302) 577-8476 HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes Fax: (302) 577-6701 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated Will VOTE YES on cannabis market? legalization legislation Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? I am undecided and would like more information.

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

UNDECIDED on home Agree cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Neither Agree Nor Disagree

51 Peter C. Schwartzkopf (D) District 14 – Rehoboth

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the DID NOT VOTE for cannabis Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition legalization legislation in 2018 considered as that allowed for adults. (HB 110) HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No Vote 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Oppose

Explanation: I was a sponsor of medical marijuana and voted for its passage. And, this year, I introduced HB 374 which added glaucoma and cluster migraine headaches as illnesses that were added to our medical marijuana law. I was also a co-sponsor of legislation that decriminalized small amounts of marijuana for personal use. But, at this time, I do not support legalization as it is currently constructed.. I am continuing to listen to the discussion and to the residents of the 14th District, but I have concerns about legalization that would have to be addressed before I could support it. A big concern is that the legislation as written would have created two new divisions of government and created 28 additional state employee positions.

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52 James DeMartino (R) District 14 – Rehoboth

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to allow for home cultivation. ______

Will VOTE NO on cannabis The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from legalization legislation gangs and other criminal organizations.

Strongly Disagree ______

Will VOTE NO on home Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by cultivation legislation implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’

programs.

Strongly Disagree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Disagree

53 District 15 – Delaware City, Valerie Longhurst (D) New Castle

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients No 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and [email protected] HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Avenue 6/7/16 probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4351 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes Outside Office 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Carvel State Office Building 820 N. French St. Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Wilmington, DE 19801 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Phone: (302) 577-8476 Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. VOTED YES on cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and legalization legislation in 2018 Yes (HB 110) 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

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54 District 15 – Delaware Amy Merlino (L) City, New Castle

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55 Franklin Cooke Jr. (D) District 16 – Wilmington

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

I am undecided and would like more information. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

https://www.cooke2018.com/ No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and

[email protected] information. ______P.O. Box 12642 Wilmington, DE 19850 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from (302) 668-9449 gangs and other criminal organizations.

Neither agree nor disagree ______

UNDECIDED on cannabis Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by legalization legislation implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Neither agree nor disagree

______DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open to research and information Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Neither agree nor disagree

56 Albert Ament (R) District 16 – Wilmington

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

[email protected] No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and

information. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from DOES NOT SUPPORT gangs and other criminal organizations. cannabis legalization legislation, but open to research and information Neither Agree Nor Disagree

______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by

implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ DOES NOT SUPPORT home programs. cultivation legislation, but open

to research and information Disagree

______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

57 Melissa Minor-Brown (D) District 17 – New Castle

Candidate Survey Responses

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Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

Explanation: “Yes, with restrictions and an age limit.” www.voteminorbrownfor17.com https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp [email protected]

(302) 326-1976

SUPPORTS cannabis legalization

58 David Bentz (D) District 18 – Christiana, Bear

Cannabis Voting History

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Absent 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition [email protected] considered as that allowed for adults.

411 Legislative Avenue HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes Dover, DE 19901 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. Phone: (302) 744-4351

Carvel State Office Building 820 N. French St. Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: (302) 577-8476 The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in VOTED YES on cannabis Delaware? legalization legislation in 2018

(HB 110)  Support

Explanation: “It is time for marijuana to be regulated in a fashion similar to alcohol and tobacco.”

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59 Kimberly Williams (D) District 19 – Newport

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and [email protected] Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if Phone: (302) 744-4351 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Outside Office Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Carvel State Office Building physician who signs the written certification in support 820 N. French St. SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes Wilmington, DE 19801 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions Phone: (302) 577-8476 which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes VOTED YES on cannabis 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110)

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60 James Startzman Jr. (R) District 19 – Newport

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61 Stephen T. Smyk (R) District 20 – Milton

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for [email protected] probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if 411 Legislative Avenue related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes Dover, DE 19901 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Phone: (302) 744-4171 Fax: (302) 739-2773 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes VOTED NO on cannabis 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition legalization legislation in 2018 considered as that allowed for adults. (HB 110) HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

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62 Jack Bucchioni (D) District 20 – Milton

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

Explanation: “2018 Is Similar To The Alcohol Prohibition Era In America: https://www.bucchioni20.com/ Instead Of Wasting Time, Money, And Law Enforcement Resources In Trying To Eliminate This Long-Standing Issue, Why Not Legalize It And (302) 200-0580 Just Create And Enforce Laws Regarding Abuse? *People Will Take This Drug, No Matter What. *Legalization Would Produce More Independent Businesses And Jobs. * The Government Will Generate Additional Revenue. * Legalization Would Help The Government Save Costs Enforcing Laws. * Legalization Would Stop Biased Arrest, Which Ruins The Lives Of Many Teenagers, Particularly With People Of Color..

* Marijuana Is Not A Harmful Drug; In Fact, It Is Much Safer Than Alcohol SUPPORTS cannabis And Tobacco. legalization * It Has Medical Value.”

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63 Rob Smouse (L) District 20 – Milton

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64 Michael Ramone (R) District 21 – Pike Creek Valley

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No Vote 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment [email protected] “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] HB 400 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes [email protected] 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: (302) 744-4108 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Phone: (302) 584-8601 Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. VOTED NO on cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and legalization legislation in 2018 No (HB 110) 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? I am undecided and would like more information. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

UNDECIDED on cannabis I am undecided and would like more information. legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. UNDECIDED on home Agree cultivation legislation

65 Stephanie Barry (D) District 21 – Pike Creek Valley

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? https://electstephaniebarry.com/

Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home cultivation. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from

gangs and other criminal organizations. Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation

Agree ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by Will VOTE YES on home implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ cultivation legislation programs.

Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

66 Guillermina Gonzalez (D) District 22 – Hockessin

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? https://ggfordelaware.com/ Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will SPONSOR cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’

programs. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree

______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Agree

67 Michael Smith (R) District 22 – Hockessin

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Oppose

Explanation: “After speaking with law enforcement, there needs to be strict safeguards in place for our children and a test in place for

enforcement. If those issues are considered, solutions proposed and http://www.ilikemikesmith.com/ solutions agreed upon, I would support the legalization of marijuana [email protected] due to its decriminalization in the state of Delaware.” om https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp (302) 290-7726

OPPOSED to cannabis legalization

68 Paul S. Baumbach (D) District 23 – Newark

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less Yes 6/2/15 than one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

“Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or www.paulbaumbach.com HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical [email protected] 7/1/16 Marijuana Act

411 Legislative Avenue Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Dover, DE 19901 physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Phone: (302) 744-4351 Yes Fax: (302) 739-2313 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for Outside Office medical cannabis. Carvel State Office Building Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical 820 N. French St. HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes Wilmington, DE 19801 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition Phone: (302) 577-8489 considered as that allowed for adults. Fax: (302) 577-6701 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, do not support this; however I am open to research and information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. DOES NOT SUPPORT home Agree cultivation legislation, but open Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. to research and information Agree

69 Edward S. Osienski (D) District 24 – Newark

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less Yes 6/2/15 than one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment [email protected] “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes 411 Legislative Avenue 7/1/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Dover, DE 19901 Marijuana Act Phone: (302) 744-4351 Fax: (302) 739-2313 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Home Phone: (302) 292-8903 physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes Outside Office 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating Carvel State Office Building conditions which a person can have to be eligible for 820 N. French Street medical cannabis. Wilmington, DE 19801 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Phone: (302) 577-8476 HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes Fax: (302) 577-6701 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree

Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Strongly Agree

70 William Dilks (R) District 24 – Newark

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Support

Explanation: “I support the legalization of recreational marijuana, as most of my constituents do. But, the devil is in the details. Delaware must thoroughly study the http://www.billdilks.com/ good/bad of states that have legalized it, and build model legislation from

[email protected] that study. We all know that a first-cut bill of that size will not be 100% perfect. But we need to start somewhere. That's what we have (302) 252-5654 amendments for, to tweak and customize based on common sense and experience. Please remember, a vote against a bill is not a vote against the title. It could be a vote against tax dollar use, distribution management, or any number of other details that have to be worked out. Delaware has decriminalized based on amount, and is having/had criminal records expunged where apprpriate. Legalization of recreational use is the next logical step.”

SUPPORTS cannabis https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp legalization

71 John A. Kowalko, Jr. (D) District 25 – Newark

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less Yes 6/2/15 than one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment www.johnkowalko.com “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or [email protected] HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a [email protected] Yes qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical 7/1/16 Marijuana Act 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: (302) 744-4351 physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Fax: (302) 739-2313 Yes Phone: (302) 737-2396 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for Outside Office medical cannabis. Carvel State Office Building Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical 820 N. French St. HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes Wilmington, DE 19801 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition Phone: (302) 577-8476 considered as that allowed for adults. Fax: (302) 577-6701 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Will SPONSOR cannabis Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? legalization legislation I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. UNDECIDED on home Strongly Agree cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Strongly Agree

72 Bryan Rash (R) District 25 – Newark

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

I am undecided and would like more information. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

I am undecided and would like more information. [email protected] ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Neither Agree Nor Disagree UNDECIDED on cannabis ______legalization legislation

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs

UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Neither Agree Nor Disagree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

73 John J. Viola (D) District 26 – Newark

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment [email protected] HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if 411 Legislative Avenue related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4351 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: (302) 598-8311 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes Outside Office 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions Carvel State Office Building which a person can have to be eligible for medical 820 N. French St. cannabis. Wilmington, DE 19801 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Phone: (302) 577-8187 Yes Fax: (302) 577-6701 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Will SPONSOR cannabis Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated legalization legislation market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Yes, I support this and would vote “Yes” on a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by implementing Will VOTE YES on home enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. cultivation legislation Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

74 Justin Cruice (R) District 26 – Newark

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The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

https://justinfordelaware.com/

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CANDIDATE SURVEY

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75 Earl G. Jaques (D) District 27 – Glasgow

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

[email protected] Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 411 Legislative Avenue 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for Dover, DE 19901 probation before judgment Phone: (302) 744-4142 Fax: (302) 739-2313 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 Outside Office the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Carvel State Office Building Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the 820 N. French St. physician who signs the written certification in support Wilmington, DE 19801 SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes Phone: (302) 577-8476 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes same petition process to have their condition 7/2/17 considered as that allowed for adults. DID NOT VOTE for cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No Vote legalization legislation in 2018 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. (HB 110)

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

76 William Hinds (L) District 27 – Glasgow

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home

cultivation. ______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from Will SPONSOR cannabis gangs and other criminal organizations. legalization legislation

Strongly Agree ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by Will SPONSOR home implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ cultivation legislation programs.

Strongly Agree ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

77 William J. Carson (D) District 28 – Smyrna

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients No 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment [email protected] “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if HB 400 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 411 Legislative Avenue 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4113 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Fax: (302) 739-2313 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. DID NOT VOTE for cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and legalization legislation in 2018 No Vote (HB 110) 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 The candidate chose not to mark a box

Explanation: “Marijuana legalization is a serious issue and should be addressed thoughtfully and through much vetting. I would like to continue conversations with my constituents and experts on this issue.”

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78 Charlotte Middleton (R) District 28 – Smyrna

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79 District 29 – Cheswold, William Bush (D) Dover

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

https://bush29th.com/

(302) 670-2949

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CANDIDATE SURVEY

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80 District 29 – Cheswold, Robin Hayes (R) Dover

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81 Charles Groce (D) District 30 – Harrington

Candidate Survey Responses

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Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Oppose

http://www.charlesgroce.com/ Explanation: “As a Police Officer I have dealt with many aspects of criminal activity. Statistics have shown that in the states that have [email protected] legalized marijuana, there has been a sharp increase in traffic fatalities

1095 Blackswamp Road due to impairment from marijuana and Criminal activity surrounding the Felton, DE 19943 sale and distribution of marijuana increased. Marijuana introduced into society today is more potent than in years past and growers are continually searching for ways to make it even more potent. Eventually, through genetic engineering growers will produce a plant that will be as potent as manufactured opioids which will add to or create another crisis.”

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OPPOSED to cannabis

legalization

82 Shannon Morris (R) District 30 – Harrington

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83 Sean M. Lynn (D) District 31 – Dover

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less Yes 6/2/15 than one ounce). “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the SB 90 list of debilitating conditions for which a physician Yes 6/11/15 may supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or [email protected] HB 400 depression, if related to terminal illness as a Yes 7/1/16 qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical 411 Legislative Avenue Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4351 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in SB 24 support of an applicant's application for medical Yes 6/30/17 cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition Will SPONSOR cannabis considered as that allowed for adults. legalization legislation HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated Will SPONSOR home market. cultivation legislation Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation.

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Strongly Agree

84 David Anderson (R) District 31 – Dover

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

davidandersonfordover.com I am undecided and would like more information. david@DavidAndersonForDover. com ______

251 N. DuPont Hwy, PMB 130 Dover, DE 19901 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from (302) 734-0366 gangs and other criminal organizations.

Strongly Agree ______

Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by

Will SPONSOR cannabis implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ legalization legislation programs.

Strongly Agree ______

UNDECIDED on home Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and cultivation legislation tobacco.

Strongly Agree

85 Andria L. Bennett (D) District 32 – Dover

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients Yes 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and [email protected] HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for 411 Legislative Avenue probation before judgment Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4351 HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes Fax: (302) 739-2313 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. VOTED YES on cannabis Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical legalization legislation in 2018 HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes (HB 110) 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

86 Cheryl Precourt (R) District 32 – Dover

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Oppose

Explanation: “We have no standards in place to determine what level of marijuana would be considered "under the influence". Public safety http://cherylprecourtde.com/ should be our main concern. I also believe that those advocating for this are short-sited in their approach. They are not looking at how this will affect our families, local communities and businesses in a negative and

permanent way.”

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OPPOSED to cannabis legalization

87 Charles S. Postles, Jr. (R) District 33 – Milford

Cannabis Voting History

Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and No Vote 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey. Phone: (302) 744-4171 Fax: (302) 739-2773

VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110)

88 Todd Webb (D) District 33 – Milford

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www.facebook.com/ToddWebb33 rd

[email protected]

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DID NOT RESPOND TO

CANDIDATE SURVEY

89 Lyndon D. Yearick (R) District 34 – Dover, Camden

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce). SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act www.replyndonyearick.com Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support [email protected] SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions 411 Legislative Avenue which a person can have to be eligible for medical Dover, DE 19901 cannabis. Phone: (302) 744-4171 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical (302) 387-2510 HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

VOTED NO on cannabis The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey. legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110) Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 Oppose

Explanation: “The legalization creates more harm for the citizens of Delaware than good.”

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90 Will McVay (L) District 34 – Dover, Camden

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? www.facebook.com/will.mcvayDE Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home (302) 670-1971 cultivation.

______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Strongly Agree

______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’

programs. Will SPONSOR home

cultivation legislation Strongly Agree

______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

91 District 34 – Dover, Adewunmi Kuforiji (D) Camden

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 The candidate chose not to mark a box

Explanation: “If legalizing marijuana will not pose a threat to public health and safety, I will not oppose it, if the people desire it.” http://ade34th.com/ https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp [email protected]

41 Wildswood Road Dover, De 19901

(302) 284-0812

UNDECIDED on cannabis legalization legislation

92 Jesse Vanderwende (R) District 35 – Bridgeville

Candidate Survey Responses

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93 Donald Allan (D) District 36 – Milford

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?

www.allanforde.net Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation.

______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.

Will SPONSOR cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation ______

Cannabis regulation will reduce access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree

______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Strongly Agree

94 Bryan Shupe (R) District 36 – Milford

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 The candidate chose not to mark a box

Explanation: “I am open to considering this issue, and have studied the impact of legalization in Colorado, Washington and other places. https://voteshupe.com/ However, I am currently opposed to HB 110, due to the lack of a field test for sobriety, which prevents the police from ensuring the safety of [email protected] motorists, and denies employers the ability to determine whether

12 W. Bullrush Dr employees are under the influence of marijuana at any given time, Milford, DE 19963 especially those who employ truck drivers, delivery drivers or other automotive-based jobs.” (302) 542-9231 https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp

UNDECIDED on cannabis legalization legislation

95 Ruth Briggs King (R) District 37 – Georgetown

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients No 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

411 Legislative Avenue Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Dover, DE 19901 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Phone: (302) 744-4251 No Vote Fax: (302) 739-2773 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical Outside Phone cannabis. Phone: (302) 856-2772 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

DOES NOT SUPPORT Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the cannabis legalization current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? legislation, but open to No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. research and information Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to allow for home cultivation.

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Disagree Will VOTE NO on home Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing cultivation legislation enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

Strongly Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Disagree

96 District 38 – Selbyville, Ronald E. Gray (R) Bethany, Fenwick

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for www.reprongray.com probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: (302) 744-4171 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition VOTED NO on cannabis considered as that allowed for adults. legalization legislation in 2018 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and (HB 110) No 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

97 District 38 – Selbyville, Meghan Kelly (D) Bethany, Fenwick

Candidate Survey Responses

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:

Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?

 The candidate chose not to mark a box

Explanation: “I have made no determination on this issue. I have never tried marijuana, and never plan to. This is not a priority for me at this time. I see the benefits of legalization to free up the police. This offense is less serious towards the public than violence or more dangerous drugs offenses. If legalized, mandatory expungement of past criminal records is required, unless it relates to vehicular offenses. On the other hand, I am concerned about the government using people for money

regardless of potential harm, and I am concerned about modeling bad UNDECIDED on cannabis leadership. When drugs are lawful, people may think they are encouraged. I do not want to encourage folks to give into the temptation legalization legislation of smoking pot all the time. We all know so called "pot heads" who have not been able to get ahead. I do not want to encourage folks to harm themselves, and get stuck. Nevertheless, I do not think this drug is as harmful as many alleged medicines. Why are law makers less concerned about harmful prescriptions?”

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98 Daniel B. Short (R) District 39 – Seaford

Cannabis Voting History

SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients No 5/5/11 with specific qualifying conditions

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

www.repdannyshort.com Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes [email protected] 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment 411 Legislative Avenue “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if Dover, DE 19901 HB 400 related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes Phone: (302) 744-4172 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Fax: (302) 739-2773 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Outside Phone physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Phone: (302) 628-5222 Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. VOTED NO on cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No (HB 110) 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

99 Timothy D. Dukes (R) District 40 – Laurel, Delmar

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and No 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for www.RepTimDukes.com probation before judgment

HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: (302) 744-4171 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Phone: (302) 280-6344 No Fax: (302) 875-7207 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions Alt. Phone: (443) 235-9806 which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults.

HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No VOTED NO on cannabis 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis. legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110)

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

100 Richard G. Collins (R) District 41 – Millsboro

Cannabis Voting History

HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than No 6/2/15 one ounce).

SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis

Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds

Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes www.reprichcollins.com 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment [email protected] HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if 411 Legislative Avenue related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 Dover, DE 19901 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act (302) 744-4171 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the (302) 381-1610 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and No Vote 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition VOTED NO on cannabis considered as that allowed for adults. legalization legislation in 2018 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No (HB 110) 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.

The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey.

101 Bradley Connor (D) District 41 – Millsboro

Candidate Survey Responses

Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?

No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. ______

Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? https://www.facebook.com/BradC onnor41/ No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information.

______

The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from

gangs and other criminal organizations. DOES NOT SUPPORT cannabis legalization Disagree legislation, but open to research and information ______

Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors, by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.

DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open Disagree to research and information ______

Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.

Disagree

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